Description
Air fryer chicken legs are a delicious and easy weeknight dinner option. With perfectly crispy skin and juicy, tender meat, these legs are sure to impress your family and friends. Seasoned with garlic powder and smoked paprika, this dish is full of flavor and can be customized for any occasion. Whether it’s a casual meal or a festive gathering, these air fryer chicken legs will steal the show.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Fresh or dried herbs (thyme, rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, drizzle olive oil over chicken legs. Sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; toss to coat evenly.
- Place the seasoned chicken legs in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.
- Check doneness with a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F (74°C). If desired, add an extra 5 minutes for additional crispiness.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 130mg